A new study links cold sores to Alzheimer's, highlighting HSV-1's role. Women in particular could have a higher risk. Anti-herpetic drugs may reduce dementia chances.

Herpes simplex virus type 1 is associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer disease based on real-world data from the United States.

HSV-1 infection may be linked to the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, but antiviral treatment may be protective, a large ...